Passionate, curious, with a refined taste for beauty, Alexandre Gabriel is a tireless entrepreneur in pursuit of perfection. An artisanal entrepreneur, he delivers the best product by implementing the most advanced and precise production methods. He knows that a great cognac, a superior rum, is above all a powerful emotion to be shared. Alexandre Gabriel applies the discipline and passion of ancient artisans, craftsmen, and goldsmiths to his rum and cognac.

In 1989, Alexander Gabriel discovered Maison Ferrand, one of the oldest spirits brands in the Cognac region. The House's reputation was undeniable, but sales were lagging. An immediate slump ensued, and Alexander Gabriel immersed himself with exuberance in the details and art of cognac production.

Travel follows passion, and soon Alexandre Gabriel is creating a dedicated distribution network of equally passionate partners. He builds his values ​​and vision for the House. Twenty years later, most of his founding team is still together.

In the 1990s, Alexandre Gabriel scoured the Caribbean in search of the region's finest rums. This led to the creation of a plantation: an artisanal variety of rum from the great terroirs of the tropics. Fifteen years dedicated to rum making later, in 2012, Alexandre received the Master Rum Blender of the Year award at the Golden Rum Barrel Awards and was named Distiller of the Year by the American Distilling Institute.

Today, Alexandre Gabriel, president and owner of Maison Ferrand, has earned accolades across the category and industry. Focus on three core spirits that embody the passion and vision of Maison Ferrand: Ferrand Cognac, Citadelle Gin, and Plantation Rum: authentic spirits that express the individual terroirs that created them.